Buffalo, NY – One of the more intriguing things about the iceberg that is Griselda’s journey — which has culminated in a rather quick ascent over the past two years — is the stories that lay just beneath the surface. One such timeline is producer Camoflauge Monk who has been part of the circle since […]
Noa James’ innate ability to communicate his feelings through not only the lyrics of his music but also the mood it sets is evident once again on his latest project. On Tuesday (February 25), the Inland Empire-based MC returned with The Love Was Never Hidden, a six-track journey into his emotional, mental and spiritual growth. […]
Following the NBA’s Hip Hop friendly All-Star Weekend, the heads at Bleacher Report and Mitchell & Ness have teamed up with a handful of prominent rappers to pay tribute to their hometown teams with a rather unique music-meets-basketball mash-up. On Tuesday (February 25), the NBA Remix Collection was introduced which features custom jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, […]
Minneapolis, MN – P.O.S, Sims, Lazerbeak, Mike Mictlan, Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter and Dessa — collectively known as Minneapolis-bred Hip Hop crew Doomtree — are back with their first single in five years. Titled “Five Alive,” the track is full of unbridled energy and Doomtree’s signature sound. Every member of the crew is clearly armed […]
Young M.A thinks the current state of music is stale and is missing something to spice things up a bit. On Monday (February 24), the “Oooouuu” rapper took to Twitter to voice her opinions on what could be done to bring balance to the music industry. “Music don’t feel the same because we barely have […]
Los Angeles, CA – Muuzictyme Entertainment Network — the world’s premier black-owned, independent pay-per-view concert network — is teaming up with RealStreetRadio 2019 Rapper of the Year DaBaby to launch their innovative new platform that brings live concert experiences to smartphones and smart TVs across the globe. View this post on Instagram YOU DON’T WANT […]
Dame Dash was seen yelling at his children in a heated therapy session — or attempt at one — on an episode of WE TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop. In a clip from the show, the Hip Hop mogul repeatedly called his son Damon “Boogie” Dash Jr. and daughter Ava Dash “stupid” before labeling them […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – While M-Dot puts the final touches on his next album egO anD The eneMy 2: A Dissolute Paradise, the Boston-bred MC has surfaced with a snippet of the project called “The Atonement.” Produced by the legendary Pete Rock, the track serves as the inaugural single from the album. The two Hip Hop artists met […]
Los Angeles, CA – RealStreetRadio asks a simple question on the new episode of The Breakdown: why are rappers so sensitive? Host Page Kennedy examines how some of the biggest Hip Hop artists seem unable to ignore criticism and social media comments, highlighting notable reactions from stars such as Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper […]
NEW YORK, NY – Cash Money Record’s legacy spans 25 years and is now on display for the world to watch. Spotify released the four-part docuseries New Cash Order on Friday (February 21) in collaboration with Cash Money Records’ co-founders and brothers Bryan “Birdman” and Ronald “Slim” Williams. View this post on Instagram New Cash Order ? now […]
Lord Jamar has been one of Eminem’s most outspoken critics for years — typically from DJ Vlad’s couch. Par for the course, the Brand Nubian MC has weighed in on Em’s recent comments on Hip Hop culture. During an interview with KXNG Crooked, Em was asked if he believes he’s a “guest in the house of […]
San Francisco, CA – Diddy was sidelined in San Francisco and forced to cancel an appearance for surgery on his left quadricep — but that didn’t stop him from plugging one of his latest ventures. Dressed in a hospital gown and blue hair net, the Hip Hop mogul spoke about the return of Making The […]
The average Hip Hop fan is aware Eminem rarely does interviews. But typically during album mode, he sits down with a couple of trusted friends to discuss his career and a bevy of other topics. In the wake of his 11th studio album, Music To By Murdered By, Shady spoke with longtime friend and collaborator […]
Dwyane Wade just made the leap into the Hip Hop arena. The retired Miami Heat legend jumped on Rick Ross’ new track called “Season Ticket Holder,” along with current Heat player Udonis Haslem and R&B artist Raphael Saadiq. Wade attacks the first verse, spitting, “I’m the son of a saint, still considered a sinner (Ha)/Three rings on […]
Despite the absence of Eminem’s name on the tracklist, Slim Shady has made a healthy contribution to Royce Da 5’9’s new album The Allegory. Midway through the project, a familiar voice begins speaking on “Perspective (Skit)” and it’s quickly apparent it’s Nickle Nine’s Bad Meets Evil cohort. For two minutes and 24 seconds, Em speaks […]
New York, NY – Once upon a time Birdman once said that Drake and Nicki Minaj are forever in business with him. The same goes for Lil Wayne, Young Thug and the many other artists under or associated with Young Money Cash Money. During a recent stop by Complex’s Everyday Struggle, the millionaire-mogul opened up […]
In the wake of Pop Smoke’s murder earlier this week, many artists have provided their various takes on the tragedy. On Wednesday (February 19) – only hours after the news broke — dead prez MC stic headed to Instagram with his own “RIP” post alongside a unique perspective on the state of Hip Hop culture. The […]
Los Angeles, CA – Fresh off of the release of his latest album Shake the Snow Globe, Russ stopped by The Rap Pack podcast for an in-depth conversation with hosts Carl Chery, Trent Clark and Jon Tanners. View this post on Instagram the culture eats its own and it’s very sad…hyenas. FULL INTERVIEW IN BIO […]
Chicago, IL – More evidence continues to surface that 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend was a hit. In an effort to celebrate basketball, his cannabis brand Viola and his birthday all in one swoop, retired NBA player Al Harrington partnered with New York restaurant Jue Lan Club for a fine-dining, smoke and sip experience. Loads of […]
Los Angeles, CA – Jadakiss recently stopped by RealStreetRadio headquarters in the heart of Hollywood to discuss a myriad of topics, including the current state of rap and his time with Def Jam Recordings. During the conversation, the LOX MC also touched on working with The Notorious B.I.G., his favorite rapper. “Just the way he could […]
New York, NY – The glory days of Hip Hop were alive and well at 10 Corso Como New York’s exclusive exhibit with Getty Images, Beat Positive, a visual survey of some of the most important photographs in Hip Hop between 1981 and 1993. Getty Images curator Shawn Waldron dug through previously unseen archives and found scores […]
While it’s been nearly two years since Pusha T revealed Drake’s “secret son” on the “The Story Of Adidon” diss track, the subject is still fodder for Hip Hop enthusiasts. Snoop Dogg and Michael Rapaport recently sat down together for an episode of GGN Double G News where the topic reared its head once again. Snoop […]
Chicago, IL – The NBA spared no expense inviting the Hip Hop community in on the festivities this past All-Star Weekend. One of the most talked-about events was Martell and BET’s HOME Experience, which featured a series of live podcasts hosted by Insecure‘s Sarunas Jackson, former NBA ballers Nick Young and Kenyon Martin and lifestyle […]
Los Angeles, CA – The 2020 NBA All-Star Game debuted a new format on Sunday night (February 16). One of the new rules includes the decision to play without a running clock, which Ice Cube already employs for his BIG3 basketball league. Ahead of the game, the NBA tweeted about the updated rules, writing, “This […]
Chuck D has teamed up with PUMA for a Public Enemy sneaker and clothing collaboration. The legendary frontman revealed the line during NBA All-Star weekend with several social media posts. Although the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer admits he’s not necessarily a sneaker head, evidently this was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. On Saturday […]
Less than 24 hours after the birthday of Conway The Machine, producer and videographer Myster DL unleashes “Tragedy,” a collaboration between the Griselda spitter and Nebraska MC Fieldhouse. In conversation with RealStreetRadio, DL broke down the collaboration, explaining that it not only marked his true return to music, but a tip of the iceberg he […]
Chicago, IL – In honor of Kobe Bryant, the NBA has recruited the services of Los Angeles’ very own Dr. Dre (with assistance from Gibson Hazard and Jack Bannon) to score a thrilling instrumental spliced onto dozens of highlights from his storied career. Hip Hop fans will notice the tail end of the track flips […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Portland-based artist Cool Nutz has recruited Portland Trail Blazer Damian Lillard — also known by his rap moniker Dame D.O.L.L.A. — for the new single “Tappin Out” featuring Drae Steves. The track comes from Cool Nutz’s new album Father Of Max, which arrived on Friday (February 14). “Since Dame has been in […]
Chicago, IL – In a contest that pitted several current and former professional athletes together, as well as host of entertainers and famous faces, Common was the best of the best in the 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The Hip Hop legend added yet another golden award to his mantle on Friday (February 14) when […]
New York, NY – Legendary radio hosts Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia are about to embark on their next adventure. Earlier this week, Bobbito revealed he and his longtime collaborator have teamed up for another podcast called The Actual Stretch & Bobbito Show. “You all been wondering, so . . . happy to share you […]